Not available

Fauré, Gabriel: Papillon for Violoncello and Piano op. 77

sheet music

Op. 108
Setting: Violoncello and Piano
Length: 22 pages
Weight: 0.113 kg
Publisher: G. Henle Verlag
Item number: HN1038
Other reference: HN 1038
ISMN: 9790201810386
After the great success of his Élégie (HN 563), Fauré’s publisher Hamelle urged him to write another, similarly effective piece for cello and piano. Papillon was probably already composed in 1884, though it was only published in 1898. Whereas Fauré just wanted to call it ''Piece for violoncello'', his publisher insisted on a more evocative title, and ultimately succeeded in giving it its present name (meaning ''butterfly''). But Fauré is said to have been indignant, remarking: ''Butterfly or dun
Introducing our partner G. Henle Verlag

G. Henle Publishers stands for Urtext sheet music of the highest quality. Musicians around the world, both amateurs and professionals, can fully rely on our sheet music of what is called “classical music”. Our Urtext editions not only provide the undistorted and authoritative musical text but are also aesthetically pleasing, optimised for practical use and extremely durable. And then there is the strong, distinctive blue profile: (almost) all of our Urtext editions are bound in the characteristic blue cardboard.


Ever since Günter Henle founded our publishing house, we have concentrated almost exclusively on the scholarly preparation of Urtext editions of music from the Baroque onwards. This is why, as the world's undisputed market leader, we have the greatest knowledge about Urtext and the most comprehensive Urtext catalogue, comprising over 1,250 titles to date. 

Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter

Stay updated on the latest news and publications

JOIN A COMMUNITY

of music lovers, educators and performers